Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 7 g Charging case: 45 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Black | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Splashproof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 8 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Voice control |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Controls | Volume control | Voice activation |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa | |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 6.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | Panasonic RZ-S500WE |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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